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Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas

Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas

CONWAY, Ark. – Brooklyn M Solis of Warren, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2023. Solis is a Philosophy major. Solis was among more than 1,130 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours…

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program information for Bradley County listed

Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY 2023 LI-HEAP Summer Regular & Crisis Program on July 10, 2023, until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy-related emergency situations.  Summer Regular & Crisis assistance pays for gas, propane, and electric.  The following information is…

Chamber hears report on successful Tomato Festival

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…

18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren

The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…

Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit

Warren All Tomato Luncheon celebrates local flavor and community spirit

WARREN, Ark. – The First Baptist Church Activities Center in Warren was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as the Bradley County Extension Homemakers Clubs hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Bradley County All Tomato Luncheon. The event, organized by the All Tomato Luncheon Committee, brought together tomato enthusiasts from near and far to…

Runners and walkers take part in the Annual Pink Tomato Festival 5K Walk/Run

Runners and walkers take part in the Annual Pink Tomato Festival 5K Walk/Run

WARREN, Ark. – The annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival 5K Walk/Run took place early Saturday morning, June 10, 2023 drawing in hundreds of participants from near and far. The event, which began at 7:30 a.m., saw both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic amateurs come together to celebrate fitness, community, and, of course, the beloved pink…

Lions Club welcomes locals to inspirational 44th Gospel Music Jamboree

Lions Club welcomes locals to inspirational 44th Gospel Music Jamboree

WARREN, Ark. – Residents were treated to an evening of soul-stirring melodies at the 44th Warren Lions Club Gospel Music Jamboree held Thursday, June 8, 2023. The moving event took place at 6:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church Family Life Center, drawing in a large crowd of music enthusiasts. The Gospel Music Jamboree, which…

Big Festival Friday finishes with a top-notch performance by Josie Hargis; more fun set for Saturday

Big Festival Friday finishes with a top-notch performance by Josie Hargis; more fun set for Saturday

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival continued to captivate locals and visitors alike on Friday night, June 8, 2023, with a plethora of activities and entertainment that kept the downtown area bustling. Throughout the day, festival-goers were treated to an array of engaging activities. The Arts & Crafts exhibits on Myrtle Street…